FIRST UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

First UCC is in need of volunteers.  We are looking for people willing to help out with the following:

Greeter/Usher Scripture Reader Meal Delivery Special Functions Visitation Childcare Acolyte Communion Server Coffee Hour Hosts

If you are interested in helping in any of these areas, click here to sign up. Thank [...]

There are several things going on after worship this weekend:

Learn about the new Governance Structure – If you have questions about the New Governance Structure, the adult forum is your chance to learn more. The Governance Task Force will present the proposed model for First UCC. The church will vote on this new [...]

We need more volunteers June 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:45-12:30 at Jefferson Square Apartments. We’ll be serving meals to kids in need as one of many Northfield churches helping in this way each day at two locations. Add your name to the sign-up sheet [...]

Hearing in church can be a challenge for people with hearing loss.  Let’s talk about it.  First UCC will be hosting a panel discussion on hearing in religious services on Saturday June 15th at 10:00 am.  There will be discussion about the problems that hearing loss can cause for hearing in religious services and [...]

All are invited to celebrate the ministry of Pastor Bob during worship and a reception immediately following on Sunday, June 2. Please join us in saying farewell and thanking Bob for his leadership and dedicated service to First UCC.

With the summer season approaching, the Church Council discussed the merits of moving worship time to 9:30AM starting June 9th.  Our hope that this will allow us to beat the heat and be more comfortable during the warmest days of the year.  The motion passed and we will begin meeting at 9:30AM on June [...]

Mary Ellen Ross, age 67, of Northfield, died Sunday May 5, 2013, at Three Links Reflections Care Suites. She was in Hospice after a long and courageous battle with what was most likely Alzheimer’s disease.

Mary Ellen Ross was born on Jan. 18, 1947, as the daughter of Helen Kemp Ross and Hugh [...]

After months of careful work and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Search Committee is pleased to recommend Rev. Abigail Henderson for our Associate Minister position.  An open house at the church on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. will give you all a chance to meet Abby and her partner Will.  On Sunday [...]

At the invitation of Rep. David Bly, Pastor Todd was the guest chaplain for the House of Representatives on Monday.  Click here for his prayer.

Please click on this link for a readable/printable version of the sermon: “Ruth 1: 1-18.”

Please click below for an audio format:

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Everyone is welcome to this year’s Lenten series, which will begin on February 13, Ash Wednesday.  The services will be offered each Wednesday for the following 5 weeks.  There will be a soup supper offered in the assembly room starting at 5:30, followed by a service from 6:30 – 7:00 in the sanctuary.  Child [...]

Join us after worship service in the Sanctuary each Sunday as we explore the many aspects of our faith.

This week, Rev. Alison Killeen of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition will be discussing upcoming issues relevant to faith communities in the next Minnesota legislative session.

The JRLC Day on the Hill in St. Paul is Thursday, February 21 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It starts with a keynote, information about legislative matters of concern to people of faith and a shuttle to the capitol to talk to your legislators about these matters. A $10 reduction on registration [...]